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Medium Violet Red Color Code: #C71585
The HEX code for Medium Violet Red is #C71585. It is a medium-dark, vivid rose color made of 199 red, 21 green and 133 blue (HSL 322°, 81%, 43%). White text reads comfortably on it (5.42:1 contrast).
Medium Violet Red color values
#C71585
rgb(199, 21, 133)
hsl(322, 81%, 43%)
322, 89%, 78%
hwb(322 8% 22%)
0%, 89%, 33%, 22%
13047173
mediumvioletred
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Medium Violet Red?
Medium Violet Red is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “mediumvioletred”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 322° places it in the rose part of the color wheel, with 81% saturation (vivid) and 43% lightness (medium-dark). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other red colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 48% of them and more saturated than 23% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.144, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Medium Violet Red counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 43% and its relative luminance is 0.144. White text reads comfortably on it (5.42:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Medium Violet Red
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.42:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.87:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Medium Violet Red
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Medium Violet Red
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Medium Violet Red
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.42:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Error and alert states (paired with an icon or label, never color alone)
- Sale banners and urgent call-to-action buttons
- Food, sport and event branding
Medium Violet Red appears in these curated palettes: Berry (Red Color Palettes).
Use Medium Violet Red in CSS
:root {
--color-medium-violet-red: #C71585;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-medium-violet-red);
background-color: #C71585;
border: 2px solid #C71585;
}Questions about Medium Violet Red
What is the HEX code for Medium Violet Red?
Medium Violet Red is #C71585.
What is the RGB value of Medium Violet Red?
The RGB value of Medium Violet Red is 199, 21, 133: 199 red, 21 green and 133 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(199, 21, 133) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Medium Violet Red?
The HSL value of Medium Violet Red is 322°, 81%, 43% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(322, 81%, 43%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Medium Violet Red?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 89%, Y 33%, K 22%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Medium Violet Red a light or dark color?
Medium Violet Red counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 43% and its relative luminance is 0.144. White text reads comfortably on it (5.42:1 contrast).
How does Medium Violet Red look with white text?
White text on Medium Violet Red has a contrast ratio of 5.42:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Medium Violet Red look with black text?
Black text on Medium Violet Red has a contrast ratio of 3.87:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Medium Violet Red?
Shamrock Green is its complementary color, and Dark Orchid sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Medium Violet Red be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.42:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Medium Violet Red in CSS?
Use color: #C71585; for text, background-color: #C71585; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-medium-violet-red: #C71585; and reuse it with var(--color-medium-violet-red).
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